Religious education key to fostering respect and inclusion in a diverse Ireland
Date Published: 28/May/2025
Religious education key to fostering respect and inclusion in a diverse IrelandThe following was written for The Irish Times on Tuesday, 27 May, by Alan Hynes (pictured above), chief executive officer of the Catholic Education Partnership. In an increasingly pluralistic and multicultural society, the importance of religious education has...cr...Read On
Youth ministry in Ireland is fundamentally a foot-washing ministry
Date Published: 24/May/2025
Bishop Gavin: Youth ministry in Ireland is fundamentally a foot-washing ministryAhead of a faith gathering of young adults from around the country, which will take place in Knock on 14 June - and which is expected to be the largest such gathering of young adult faith leaders since the visit to Ireland of the late pope, now Saint John Paul II,...Ch...Read On
Bishop Cullinan celebrates televised Mass for Vocations Sunday
Date Published: 10/May/2025
Bishop Cullinan celebrates televised Mass for Vocations SundayThis year, Good Shepherd Sunday falls on this upcoming Sunday, 11 May, and marks the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations. To commemorate this significant occasion, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore and Chair of the Council for Vocations of the...Chah Garde May ...Read On
“the profound pontificate of Pope Francis touched minds and hearts”
Date Published: 02/May/2025
Cardinal Re: “the profound pontificate of Pope Francis touched minds and hearts”On Saturday 26 April, the Church bid farewell to Pope Francis in a moving Funeral Mass celebrated in Saint Peter’s Square, the very place where the late pontiff had led so many historic liturgies and joyful gatherings over the past twelve years. Cardinal Giovanni.....Read On